Construction Manager - Transportation

Responsibilities

• Construction management
• Managing and leading a construction staff across a region
• Interpreting plans and specifications
• Understanding and implementing requirements from the Minimum Guidelines for QA/QC on Design Build and PPTA Projects document
• Ensuring compliance with VDOT’s LAP Manual, VDOT Specifications, Locality Project Requirements, and DDOT specifications
• Resolving field conflicts and disputes
• Coordinating and running meetings
• Ensuring staff is trained
• Overseeing documentation
• Preparing written correspondence to and on behalf of the Owner
• Preparing Independent Cost Estimates to justify Contractor change orders.
• Performing field inspection as required
• Communicating effectively with the Engineer, Owner and Owner's operational and field staff on a regular basis
• Keeping the Owner and the entire project team informed about field conditions
• Coordination with various stakeholders and the traveling public
• Oversee project safety

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years of specific field construction and management experience in the specified areas of transportation engineering and construction including bridge, roadway, and/or tunnels
• A High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate - A Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate desirable
• A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites
• Good communication skills
• Able to read/interpret plans and specifications
• Writing and drawing skills are necessary to complete and review inspection reports and sketch books
• Experience utilizing e-Construction software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud (Plangrid), FieldWire, BlueBeam, CityWorks or Sharepoint)
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, and PDF editing) are required for reviewing and completing electronic inspection reports
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) preferred
• Willingness to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment
• Management Skills: Prior supervisory experience directly managing and mentoring staff
• Demonstrated inspection and management experience with roadway and bridge construction, particularly on VDOT projects, utility construction, and related pavement rehabilitation projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specification and general permit requirements
• Demonstrated experience resolving field conflicts, coordinating with Contractors and Owners/Engineers, and overseeing a variety of project types and sizes
• Previous inspection experience preferred
• Additional Training or Certifications: VDOT materials certifications including Asphalt, Concrete, Soils & Aggregate and Pavement Marking ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification DEQ Erosion & Sediment and Storm Water Management certifications required or obtained within 6 months of hire
• Intermediate Work Zone Safety/ATSSA TCS Certification required
• Physical Requirements (Essential Functions): Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include: Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to 50 yards. Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 75 miles round trip. Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document. The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits